Summary
A 47-year-old defense contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The applicant had a history of financial difficulties and a bad conduct discharge from the military.
Specifically, the applicant was found to have intentionally falsified his February 2013 security clearance application by responding "No" to questions in Section 26 regarding financial delinquencies, despite having unresolved debts. These debts totaled approximately $135,690, raising concerns about his reliability and trustworthiness.
While the applicant made efforts to address his financial issues, these actions were not deemed sufficient to mitigate the concerns. The judge concluded that the intentional falsification of the application, combined with the significant unresolved debt, warranted the denial of the security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant intentionally falsified his security clearance application by omitting relevant financial delinquencies.
- The applicant has unresolved debts totaling approximately $135,690, raising concerns about his reliability and trustworthiness.
- The applicant's financial difficulties were not sufficiently mitigated by his efforts to address them.
Conditions Referenced
- FC DC AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- FC DC AG ¶ 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- PC DC AG ¶ 16(a)raisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
- FC MC AG ¶ 20(a)appliedThe Behavior Happened so Long Ago, Was so Infrequent, or Occurred Under Such Circumstances That It Is Unlikely to Recur
- FC MC AG ¶ 20(d)appliedThe Individual Initiated a Good-faith Effort to Repay Overdue Creditors or Otherwise Resolve Debts
- FC MC AG ¶ 20(c)appliedThe Person Has Received or Is Receiving Counseling for the Problem And/or There Are Clear Indications That the Problem Is Being Resolved, or Is Under Control
Key Rule Quoted
“Any doubt concerning personnel being considered for access to classified information will be resolved in favor of national security.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedApr 24, 2014
- Answer filed—Applicant requested a review based on the written record.
- Hearing held—No hearing; decision based on written record.
- Decision dateJul 18, 2015Case assigned to judge.
Cite For
- Intentional Falsification of Security Clearance Application Under Guideline E
- Financial Difficulties and Their Impact on Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline F
- The Importance of Resolving Financial Obligations to Mitigate Security Concerns